System and apparatus for fluid indication of kinetic actuation of a target

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and system for fluid indication of kinetic actuation of a target. The apparatus comprises a fluid housing and a lever arm coupled to a target. The apparatus includes a bracket assembly operatively coupled to the fluid housing and the lever arm. The bracket assembly includes a release. The release is configured for causing movement of the fluid housing about an off-center axis of the fluid housing.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a system and apparatus forfluid indication of kinetic actuation of a target for facilitating anoutdoor game.

BACKGROUND

Apparatus and systems for facilitating outdoor games utilizing fluid forindication of kinetic actuation are known (i.e., indication of aprojectile striking the target). For example, dunk games having a leverarm mechanically coupled to a water source are known. However,conventional dunk games with fluid indication of kinetic actuation areunable to provide a stimulating mechanism that increases manufacturingefficiency and user enjoyment while simultaneously preventing potentialfor injury from moving objects.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 8,770,586 to Kody et al., attempts tomitigate potential injury from moving parts by including a frame fromwhich a container of fluid is suspended. The release of the fluid iscontrolled by a valve in the bottom of the container that is located inan opening in the bottom of the container. However, this reduces usersatisfaction by eliminating the exciting visual cues of a tippingbucket. The valve is also prone to leakage, which further reduces usersatisfaction. Other implementations including a tipping bucket led tothe potential of user injury from uncontrolled rotational velocity ofthe tipping bucket.

SUMMARY

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus forfluid indication of kinetic actuation of a target. The apparatuscomprises a fluid housing and a lever arm coupled to a target. Theapparatus includes a bracket assembly operatively coupled to the fluidhousing and the lever arm. The bracket assembly includes a release. Therelease is configured for causing movement of the fluid housing about anoff-center axis of the fluid housing.

Some embodiments relate to a bracket assembly apparatus for implementinga game. The apparatus includes a bracket having a release arm access anda trigger shaft extending radially outward from the release arm access.The apparatus includes a release pin. The trigger shaft is operativelycoupled to the release pin. The trigger shaft and release pin areconfigured for causing movement of a fluid housing about an off-centeraxis of the fluid housing. In some embodiments, the off-center couplingis horizontally off-center and/or vertically off-center. In someembodiments, the release pin engages with at least one pin guide.

In some embodiments, the bracket assembly is configured to be coupledwith the fluid housing via an off-center coupling. In some embodiments,the off-center coupling is vertically off-center. In some embodiments,the off-center coupling is horizontally off-center. In some embodiments,the release pin includes a tube spacer. In some embodiments, the releasepin engages with the at least one pin guide. In some embodiments, thelever arm is configured to rotate about an axis in response to a kineticactuation of the target. In some embodiments, rotating the lever armtriggers disengages the release pin from the at least one pin guide.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a game system. Thegame system includes fluid housing and a lever arm coupled to a target.The game system includes a bracket assembly operatively coupled to thefluid housing and the lever arm. In some embodiments, the bracketassembly includes a release. The release is configured for causingmovement of the fluid housing about an off-center axis of the fluidhousing.

In some embodiments, the game system includes a release arm access, arelease wire guide, and a trigger shaft. In some embodiments the triggershaft extends radially outward from the release arm access and iscoupled to a release pin. In some embodiments, the release pin isconfigured to release the fluid housing from at least a portion of thebracket assembly via kinetic actuation of the target. In someembodiments, the off-center axis corresponds to an off-center couplingof the fluid housing to the bracket assembly. In some embodiments, thesystem the release pin engages with the at least one pin guide. In someembodiments, the lever arm is configured to rotate about an axis inresponse to a kinetic actuation of the target. In some embodiments,rotating the lever arm triggers disengages the release pin from the atleast one pin guide.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a game system, inaccordance with one or more embodiments;

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic of a lever arm for the game system shownin FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments;

FIG. 3 illustrates a target for the game system shown in FIG. 1 , inaccordance with one or more embodiments;

FIGS. 4A-4B illustrate a schematic of a lever arm bracket and connectorsfor the game system shown in FIG. 1 , in accordance with one or moreembodiments;

FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate a bracket assembly for the game system shown inFIG. 1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments; and

FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate a fluid housing for the game system shown in FIG.1 , in accordance with one or more embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference tothe drawings, which are provided as illustrative examples of theinvention to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention.Notably, the figures and examples below are not meant to limit the scopeof the present invention to a single embodiment, but other embodimentsare possible by way of interchange of some or all the described orillustrated elements.

Moreover, where certain elements of the present invention can bepartially or fully implemented using known components, only thoseportions of such known components that are necessary for anunderstanding of the present invention will be described, and detaileddescriptions of other portions of such known components will be omittedso as not to obscure the invention. As used herein, the singular form of“a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the statement that two ormore parts or components are “coupled” shall mean that the parts arejoined or operate together either directly or indirectly (i.e., throughone or more intermediate parts or components, so long as a link occurs).

Embodiments described as being implemented in hardware should not belimited thereto, but can include embodiments implemented in software, orcombinations of software and hardware, and vice-versa, as will beapparent to those skilled in the art, unless otherwise specified herein.In the exemplary embodiments described herein, an embodiment showing asingular component should not be considered limiting; rather, theinvention is intended to encompass other embodiments including aplurality of the same component, and vice-versa, unless explicitlystated otherwise herein. Moreover, applicants do not intend for any termin the specification or claims to be ascribed an uncommon or specialmeaning unless explicitly set forth as such. Further, the presentinvention encompasses present and future known equivalents to the knowncomponents referred to herein by way of illustration.

As used herein, “directly coupled” means that two elements are directlyin contact with each other. As used herein, “fixedly coupled” or “fixed”means that two components are coupled to move as one while maintaining aconstant orientation relative to each other. As used herein,“operatively coupled” means that two elements are coupled in such a waythat the two elements function together. It is to be understood that twoelements “operatively coupled” does not require a direct connection or apermanent connection between them.

As used herein, the word “unitary” means a component is created as asingle piece or unit. That is, a component that includes pieces that arecreated separately and then coupled together as a unit is not a“unitary” component or body. As employed herein, the statement that twoor more parts or components “engage” one another shall mean that theparts exert a force against one another either directly or through oneor more intermediate parts or components. As employed herein, the term“number” shall mean one or an integer greater than one (i.e., aplurality). As employed herein, the term “substantially” shall mean thatthe difference is negligible. Directional phrases used herein, such as,for example and without limitation, top, bottom, left, right, upper,lower, front, back, and derivatives thereof, relate to the orientationof the elements shown in the drawings and are not limiting upon theclaims unless expressly recited therein.

One or more embodiments described herein pertain to a system andapparatus for operating an outdoor projectile game utilizing fluid forindication of kinetic actuation. Outdoor projectile games providehealthy and fun recreational activities for all. Finding ways forincreasing recreational activity while maintain user enjoymentencourages health and well-being. Thus, the embodiments herein providefor increasing physical activity and promoting health and wellbeing in amanner that increases user enjoyment while reducing the potential forinjury and increasing manufacturing efficiency.

Referring now to FIG. 1 , FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary game 100 inaccordance with one or more embodiments. As shown in FIG. 1 , in someembodiments game 100 may include frame 102, bracket assembly 104, leverarm 106, and fluid housing 112. Frame 102 provides a platform forsuspending fluid housing 112 above a user (not shown). In someembodiments, frame 102 includes horizontal, vertical and/or slopedsegments. Connectors 103 provide a connection means for frame 102segments. Connectors 103 may include right angle elbow connectors, rightangle T -connectors and straight connectors, which are discussed infurther detail below.

In some embodiments, frame 102 includes three (3) horizontal basesegments, four (4) vertical segments, and one (1) horizontal topsegment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the horizontal top segment is positionedabout a mid-point of the base segment, so as to provide a means forsuspending fluid housing 112 above a user. In some embodiments,components of game 100 are bonded with one another utilizing sonicwelding.

For example, in some embodiments, frame 102 components include interiorridges (not shown in FIG. 1 ) for connecting to connectors 103 via sonicwelding. Connectors 103 include complimentary grooves that correspond tothe interior ridges of frame 102. Sonic welding is known in the art andthe discussion of the particular requirements and usages forthermoplastics is omitted herein for clarity. Accordingly, on someembodiments, frame 102 is made from thermoplastics that are configuredfor sonic welding, which is discussed in detail below.

In some embodiments, frame 102 includes metals such as copper, brass,aluminum, and/or alloys of these metals. Embodiments utilizing thesemetals may be interconnected utilizing sonic welding or traditionalwelding (e.g., MIG, TIG, GTAW, SMAW, and the like). In yet anotherembodiment, frame 102 includes plastics that may not be applicable forsonic welding, such as PVC piping and the like.

In some embodiments, lever arm bracket 108 facilitates coupling of leverarm 106 to bracket assembly 104 via frame 102. In some embodiments,lever arm 106 is operatively coupled to bracket assembly 104. Rotationof lever arm 106 causes bracket assembly 104 to release fluid housing112.

In some embodiments, lever arm 106 actuates when a force is appliedagainst target 110. Rotation of lever arm 106 actuates bracket assembly104. Upon actuation, lever arm bracket 108 simultaneously allows forlever arm 106 to engage with bracket assembly 104 in a manner thatprovides free rotation of lever arm 106. Thus, a user (not shown)sitting or standing underneath fluid housing 112, may be dunked byfluid. Fluid housing 112 may store fluids with varying degrees ofviscosity such as water, slime, honey or other liquids. In someembodiments, releasing fluid housing 112 is performed in an off-centermanner such that the force caused by the angular rotation of fluidhousing 112 is significantly reduced, which is discussed in furtherdetail below.

Referring now to FIGS. 2-3 , FIG. 2 depicts lever arm 106 utilized ingame 100 in accordance with one or more embodiments. As shown in FIG. 2, in some embodiments, lever arm 106 may include two segments joined byan angle of 110 degrees. In some embodiments, lever arm includes morethan two segments. In some embodiments, lever arm 106 may be a unitary,monolithic structure. Lever arm 106 includes target 110. As shown inFIG. 3 , in some embodiments, target 110 may include a disc shapedtarget. In other embodiments, target 110 may encompass shapes includingpolygons and non-polygons (e.g., triangles, quadrilaterals, circles,ellipses, and splatter-shape amoebas).

As shown in FIG. 3 , target 110 includes front side 302 and back side304. Dimensions shown in FIG. 3 are exemplary for an embodiment. In someembodiments, dimension of target 110 may be more or less than what isshown in FIG. 3 . In some embodiments, front side 302 provides a planarprojectile striking surface and may include a visual cue (not shown). Insome embodiments, front side 302 may include a visual cue of a target(i.e., concentric circles alternating between red and white). In someembodiments, front side 302 may include various types of graphics (e.g.,shapes, animals, words, and the like), which increase user enjoyment.

In some embodiments, back side 304 includes slot 306. Slot 306 providesa means for coupling target 110 to lever arm 106. In some embodiments,slot 306 includes grooves (not shown) that correspond to ridges on leverarm 106. The grooves and ridges provide a means for coupling target 110to lever arm 106, for example, via sonic welding, which is discussed indetail below.

Referring now to FIGS. 4A-4B, in some embodiments, frame components 102are affixed to one another utilizing connectors (e.g., 401, 404, 406,408), which are configured for sonic welding. In some embodiments, asshown in FIG. 4A, lever arm bracket 108 may be configured for sonicwelding. In other embodiments, frame 102 may be fixed to componentsutilizing other means for affixing plastic and/or metal materials suchas welding, gluing, and/or connection with nuts and bolts.

As discussed above, lever arm bracket 108 provides a means for fixinglever arm 106 to frame 102 while allowing free rotational movement oflever arm 106. As shown in FIG. Fig 4B, game 100 may include varioustypes of connectors that are coupled with frame 102 and game 100components (e.g., components 106, 104, 108, 110). In some embodiments,sonic welding connectors may include straight connector 402, capconnector 404, elbow connectors 406, tee connectors 408. Other types ofconnectors may be employed without diverting from the scope and spiritof the exemplary embodiments described herein and have been fullycontemplated.

As mentioned above, in some embodiments, game 100 may include a methodof manufacturing a game utilizing sonic welding. Sonic welding is anindustrial process whereby high-frequency vibrations are locally appliedto components being held together under pressure to create a solid-stateweld. Sonic welding is known in the art for plastics and metals, andespecially for joining dissimilar materials. Because in sonic weldingthere are no connective bolts, nails, soldering materials, or adhesivesnecessary to bind the materials together manufacturing efficiencies areincreased in this manner. For example, a notable characteristic of thismethod is that the temperature stays well below the melting point of theinvolved materials thus preventing any unwanted properties which mayarise from high temperature exposure of the materials such as warpingand loss of structural integrity.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4B, in some embodiments frame 102 mayinclude ridges 422 configured for sonic welding. Connectors 402, 404,406, 408 may include one or more grooves 420 configured for sonicwelding. Grooves 420 correspond to ridges 422. Ridges 422 slide intogrooves 420 and are fused together via sonic welding. In this manner,frame 102 components may be coupled to various connectors (e.g.,connectors 402, 404, 406, 420) and components (e.g., components 110,108, 106, 104).

Referring now to FIGS. 5A-5B, game 100 includes bracket assembly 104.Bracket assembly 104 is configured for allowing free rotation of leverarm 106, while providing a means for managing the stored potentialenergy of fluid housing 112. Because fluid housing 112 is coupled tobracket assembly 104 via an off-center coupling, the off-center couplingcombined with the force of gravity creates a moment arm about an axiscorresponding to the off-center coupling. The moment arm generated bygravity is stored as potential energy, which is held back by a releaseof bracket assembly 104, which is described in further detail below.When bracket assembly 104 engages the release, the release releasees thestored potential angular momentum of fluid housing 112, causing fluidhousing 112 to tip over and spill any contained fluid on a user (notshown) positioned under fluid housing 112.

As shown in FIG. 5A, in some embodiments, bracket assembly 104 mayinclude frame connectors 501, lever arm access 502, bracket housing 503,release trigger 504, release trigger access 506, release wire 514,release wire guide 508, release pin 515, and release pin guide 510.Bracket assembly provides a user-friendly mechanism for providing avisually appealing tipping effect, in a manner that prevents potentialinjury to the user during kinetic actuation. For example, kineticactuation may occur when a user launches a projectile (not shown) attarget 110.

Upon impact, the kinetic force of the projectile transfers from target110 to lever arm 106 thereby actuating lever arm 106. In someembodiments, actuation of lever arm 106 causes a rotation of lever arm106 within lever arm recess 502. lever arm 106 is coupled to triggerrelease 504. Trigger shaft 512 extends radially outward from release armaccess 506 and is coupled a release pin 515.

FIG. 5C depicts release trigger 504 in accordance with some embodiments.As shown, in FIG. 5C, in some embodiments release trigger 504 includestrigger pin 518, trigger shaft 520 and spacer 519. Rotation of lever arm106 causes trigger shaft 512 to pull upon the release cable therebypulling pin 515 up, away from the top of fluid housing 512, therebydisengaging release pin 515 from release pin guide 510. When engaged,release pin 515 extends downward and contacts fluid housing 112 in amanner that prevents forward rotation (i.e., tipping) of fluid housing112. Disengaging release pin 515 causes fluid housing 112 to tipfrontward toward the user, which is described in further detail below.

In some embodiments, trigger shaft 520 includes a threaded body. Thethreaded body may not be visually appealing to all users. Thus, spacer519 may be utilized for preserving the aesthetical appearance of asmooth surface. The smooth and streamlined look of release trigger 504is visually appealing, thus increasing the enjoyment for the user.

In some embodiments, trigger pin 518 may include an inside thread depth.The inside thread depth corresponds to a depth configured for optimizingthe tipping of fluid housing 112. For example, as shown in FIG. 5C, insome embodiments, the optimized depth may include 12.7 mm. In otherembodiments, the optimized depth may be more or less than 12.7 mm (e.g.,11.7 mm, 13.7 mm, 10 mm, 14 mm).

As further shown in FIG. 5C, trigger pin 518 may be coupled to releasepin 515 via wire 514. Wire 514 may include a coated wire rope with adiameter of ⅟16”. In some embodiments, wire 514 may be coupled torelease pin 515 utilizing a crimped collar to close a loop of wire asclose to pin 515 as possible thereby preventing wire 514 from cominginto contact with guides 508, 510. In some embodiments, trigger 504 mayextend radially outward from bracket 104 via access 506 at apredetermined angle configured for optimizing the tipping of fluidhousing 112 in a manner that prevents user injury. Trigger 504 may becoupled to wire 514 via a crimped collar. For clarity, trigger 504 isshown with wire 513 adjacent to trigger 504. It is understood that wire514 loops through eye nut of trigger pin 518, similar to pin 515.

Referring now to FIGS. 6A-6B, FIGS. 6A-6B depict fluid housing 112 inaccordance with one or more embodiments. In some embodiments, fluidhousing 112 may comprise a bucket or other bucket-type container capableof storing water. In some embodiments, fluid housing may be transparent.In other embodiments, fluid housing 112 may be partially transparent oropaque. In yet another embodiment, fluid housing is 30% transparent, orsubstantially 30% transparent.

In some embodiments, fluid housing 112 may include mounting brackets 602and housing body 604. In some embodiments, brackets 602 and housing body604 comprise a unitary, monolithic structure. In other embodiments,mounting brackets 602 are fixedly coupled to housing body 604. In someembodiments, mounting brackets 602 are sonic welded to housing body 604.

In some embodiments, mounting brackets 602 are coupled to bracketassembly mount 513 via bolts 511. In some embodiments, fluid housing 112includes mounting brackets 602 that are mounted off-center to fluidhousing 112. The off-center mounting may, in some embodiments, be placedvertically off center in relation to a center of gravity of fluidhousing 112. In some embodiments, the off-center brackets may be placedhorizontally off-center in relation to a center of gravity of fluidhousing 112. In other embodiments, the off-center mounting brackets areplaced vertically off-center and horizontally off-center.

For example, off center means that the coupling position where mount 602is coupled to bracket mount 513, is not the center of gravity of fluidhousing 112 when full. Due to the off-center coupling, fluid housing isoff balance and tends to tip over, which is otherwise prevented by pin515 when engaged. For example, horizontally off-center means that mount602 is coupled with mount 513 towards the rear of fluid housing 112. Therear means the opposite side of the tipping direction. The tippingdirection being the direction that fluid housing 112 tips when actuated.Vertically off-center means that mount 602 is coupled with mount 513above the vertical midpoint of fluid housing 112.

The off-center positioning of bracket mounts 602 with respect to body604 provides increased user friendliness that is outside the scope ofany prior art. Off-center placement of fluid housing 112 is an advantagecompared to prior art devices because if the bucket mounts arepositioned on the bottom and center of the bucket, the force of gravityexerted by the fluid onto the tipping bucket may greatly increase thevelocity of the bucket and the direction of tipping cannot bepredetermined. For example, slight movement of fluid or wind pushing onthe housing 112 may cause tipping in either direction. Moreover, becausefluids such as water do not compress and are heavy, it is desirable tomitigate the rotational acceleration of fluid housing 112 when tipping.

Accordingly, in some embodiments, trigger shaft 520 is operativelycoupled to the release pin 515 and configured for causing movement offluid housing 112 about an off-center axis of fluid housing 112. In someembodiments, the off-center coupling is horizontally off-center. In someembodiments, the off-center coupling is vertically off-center. In otherembodiments, the off-center coupling is vertically and horizontallyoff-center.

Because the horizontal off-center mount 602 is positioned closer toframe 102, upon actuation of lever arm 106, fluid housing 112 willalways tip over in the front direction. Moreover, the rotationalacceleration force of fluid housing 112 when tipping may be managed bythe placement of the off-center mounting placement. Thus, the off-centerposition of the mounting brackets 602, provide the additional advantageof reducing the rotational velocity of the bucket during actuation oflever arm 106.

This may lead to user injury if the force of the bucket meets the headof a user positioned underneath the rotating fluid housing. Moreover,for some users that are very tall, the height of the suspended bucketmay not be enough to prevent collision of the bucket with the users’head. Vertical off-center placement for fluid housing 112 providesadditional headspace for preventing injury to tall users. Accordingly,the embodiments described herein provide an outdoor dunk game havingincreased user satisfaction by mitigating the potential for injury whileincreasing manufacturing efficiency

Dimensions shown in the figures are for exemplary purposes only and arenot meant to be limiting, unless specifically claimed. In the claims,any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed aslimiting the claim. The word “comprising” or “including” does notexclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in aclaim. In a device claim enumerating several means, several of thesemeans may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The word “a”or “an” preceding an element does not exclude the presence of aplurality of such elements. In any device claim enumerating severalmeans, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same itemof hardware. The mere fact that certain elements are recited in mutuallydifferent dependent claims does not indicate that these elements cannotbe used in combination.

Although the description provided above provides detail for the purposeof illustration based on what is currently considered to be the mostpractical embodiments, it is to be understood that such detail is solelyfor that purpose and that the disclosure is not limited to the expresslydisclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to covermodifications and equivalent arrangements that are within the spirit andscope of the appended claims. For example, it is to be understood thatthe present disclosure contemplates that, to the extent possible, one ormore features of any embodiment can be combined with one or morefeatures of any other embodiment.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for fluid indication of kineticactuation of a target, the apparatus comprising: a fluid housing; alever arm coupled to a target; and a bracket assembly operativelycoupled to the fluid housing and the lever arm, wherein the bracketassembly includes a release, the release configured for causing movementof the fluid housing about an off-center axis of the fluid housing. 2.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the release comprises: a release armaccess; a release wire guide; and a trigger shaft extending radiallyoutward from the release arm access and coupled to a release pin.
 3. Theapparatus of claim 2, wherein the release pin is configured to releasethe fluid housing from at least a portion of the bracket assembly viaactuation of the target.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein theoff-center axis corresponds to an off-center coupling of the fluidhousing to the bracket assembly.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, whereinthe off-center coupling is horizontally off-center.
 6. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the off-center coupling is vertically off-center. 7.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the release pin engages with the atleast one pin guide.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lever armis configured to rotate about an axis in response to actuation of thetarget.
 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein rotating the lever armtriggers disengages the release pin from the at least one pin guide. 10.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fluid housing is at leastpartially transparent.
 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the atleast partially transparent corresponds to substantially 30%transparent.
 12. The apparatus of claim 1, The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the release pin includes a tube spacer.
 13. A game system, thesystem comprising: a fluid housing; a lever arm coupled to a target; anda bracket assembly operatively coupled to the fluid housing and thelever arm, wherein the bracket assembly includes a release, the releaseconfigured for causing movement of the fluid housing about an off-centeraxis of the fluid housing.
 14. The system of claim 13, wherein therelease comprises: a release arm access; a release wire guide; and atrigger shaft extending radially outward from the release arm access andcoupled to a release pin.
 15. The system of claim 14, wherein therelease pin is configured to release the fluid housing from at least aportion of the bracket assembly via actuation of the target.
 16. Thesystem of claim 13, wherein the off-center axis corresponds to anoff-center coupling of the fluid housing to the bracket assembly. 17.The system of claim 13, wherein the off-center coupling is horizontallyoff-center.
 18. The system of claim 13, wherein the off-center couplingis vertically off-center.
 19. The system of claim 13, wherein therelease pin engages with the at least one pin guide.
 20. The system ofclaim 13, wherein the lever arm is configured to rotate about an axis inresponse to a actuation of the target.
 21. The system of claim 20,wherein rotating the lever arm triggers disengages the release pin fromthe at least one pin guide.
 22. A bracket assembly apparatus forimplementing a game, the apparatus comprising: a bracket housing havinga release arm access; a trigger shaft extending radially outward fromthe release arm access; and a release pin, wherein the trigger shaft isoperatively coupled to the release pin and configured for causingmovement of a fluid housing about an off-center axis of the fluidhousing.
 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the off-center couplingis horizontally off-center and vertically off-center.
 24. The apparatusof claim 22, wherein the release pin engages with the at least one pinguide.